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Lion Term Exhibition of Learning, June 7
Please join us for this series of student-driven presentations that culminate Lion Term 2023. As the academic year comes to a close, we will gather to showcase the experiences of students and faculty, providing powerful evidence of creativity and engagement with critical societal topics.
See the Exhibition of Learning schedule here.
Extended Bookstore Hours During Exhibition of Learning, June 7
Joining us for the Exhibition of Learning? Stop by the Bookstore for the end-of-year sale. The Bookstore opens at 8:00 a.m. and will stay open late on Wednesday, June 7, for shopping until 5:00 p.m. Don't forget: we have great gifts for grads!
Seated Meal & Class of 2023 Farewell Chapel, June 7
A reminder for all students that seated meal and the Class of 2023 Farewell Chapel will take place from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 7. All St. Markers are expected to attend, and Chapel dress is required.
VI Form Dance, June 8
This presentation was shared with St. Mark's students and includes information on the VI Form Formal, which will take place at the Boston Marriott Long Wharf on Thursday, June 8, at 7:00 p.m. Please see more information in the Advancement section below about the VI Form Parent Potluck, which will take place after the VI Form Formal photos.
Academics
Feedback From Window Four
Grades from Window Four, Spring St. Mark’s Saturdays, and Lion Term will be posted to the Parent Portal on Tuesday, June 13. We will follow up with an email message when feedback has been posted to the portal.
A Note about Summer Reading for Rising IV, V, and VI Formers
We believe strongly in the goal of maintaining intellectual engagement in the summertime. Our standard advice to students is not to preview material and study ahead for upcoming courses. In some cases, it may be necessary to pursue enrichment and reinforce topics covered in the previous year. In addition to the required selections for each Form level (see English Department Required Summer Reading below), we hope that all students will prioritize reading widely and pursuing activities rooted in curiosity. Summer is an ideal time for interests that students may not have enough time and space to explore during the School year, and to pick up new ideas and projects. Ultimately, this is the foundation upon which we build a community of lifelong learners.
English Department Required Summer Reading
There is required summer reading for students at each Form level, listed here on the Academics Getting Ready page. Please bring your book to St. Mark’s when the School year begins. Your English teacher will expect you to write about your summer reading text at some point during the first weeks of School and will use the text as a touchstone throughout the year.
Learn more about getting ready for the next School year at: https://www.stmarksschool.org/community/getting-ready
Athletics
Return All Uniforms and Borrowed Athletic Equipment
Please return all St. Mark's uniforms and any borrowed athletic equipment (from the fall, winter, and spring seasons) to Mr. Giegucz in the Equipment Room before departing for summer. All unreturned items will be charged a replacement fee, billed to students' incidental accounts. To avoid any fees, please return everything as soon as possible. Thank you!
Donate Athletic Gear to the Green Move-Out
Students have been encouraged to donate any athletic gear that they no longer need through the School's Green Move-Out. Please remind your student to drop off any unwanted gear to the Equipment Room or place it in the bins located in their houses. Anything that is left in the locker rooms will be donated! The locker rooms will be completely cleaned out before St. Mark's Summer begins. Thank you.
Sign-Up for Fall Sports
Returning students and families, please note that the Athletic Department will send out a sign-up for fall sports prior to Prize Day.
Athletic Awards Ceremony, June 9
As a reminder, the Athletic Awards Ceremony is at 5:00 p.m. on June 9!
Community and Equity
Weekly Reflection
Mr. DaSilva and Ms. Jones would like to bring attention to June being
PRIDE MONTH.
"Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ) Pride Month is currently celebrated each year in the month of June to honor the 1969 Stonewall Uprising in Manhattan. The Stonewall Uprising was a tipping point for the Gay Liberation Movement in the United States.” ~ The Library of Congress (loc.gov)
At St. Mark’s, we are committed to welcoming regardless of race and ethnicity, religion, ability, language, age, size, beliefs, and nationality, and this month we especially recognize and celebrate gender and sexual orientation.
“It is absolutely imperative that every human being’s freedom and human rights are respected, all over the world.”~ Jóhanna Sigurðardóttir, former Icelandic Prime Minister and first openly gay head of state.
Community Life and Student Engagement
Weekend Activities
Want to know what's happening this weekend? Check out the Weekend Activities Google Doc for on-campus events and trips to off-campus locations.
Planning Ahead for Moving Out
End-of-Year Move-Out Information Document
Students and families are encouraged to begin packing up for the end of the year. If your student is traveling home or to a family member’s house over the next week, please encourage them to bring home items such as school supplies, academic clothing, winter gear, and athletic equipment. Prize Day is a busy and exciting day, but parking is limited and move-out can be challenging if students do not plan ahead. Thank you in advance for your support and partnership! As a reminder, students are encouraged to donate unneeded items to the Green Move-Out bins. Lost room keys incur a charge of $30 per student, and messy, unpacked rooms incur a charge starting at $200 per student. Please encourage your student to start packing today!
Student Summer Storage with OnDemand Storage
We have partnered with OnDemand Storage once again to store items during summer break. A representative from OnDemand Storage was at St. Mark's on May 24, to discuss specific questions that students had and to sign students up for their storage service. Please see the attached flyer for information, and sign up using the link provided. Select “Click here to schedule” and choose “St. Mark’s School” from the school drop-down menu. There is also an option for returning students to select delivery directly to their new rooms for a charge!
Please stop by the Dean's Office or contact Jeanmarie Morey with additional questions.
Summer Departure Information and Orah
Summer is right around the corner! The summer Orah pass (light blue) is required for all students, including Burnett (day) and graduating VI Form students.
Local III, IV, and V Form boarding students may move out early and become temporary day students on Thursday, June 8, or Friday, June 9, provided they can be driven to campus by an adult and can attend all required School commitments. This is very helpful for those who wish to move out when there is no traffic on campus! Students interested in this option should select June 8 or June 9 on their Orah pass, but they should note that they are “temporary day students” and still attending commitments. Room keys will need to be turned in, and rooms will need to pass inspection before these students can depart.
Prize Day Reminders
The 158th Prize Day Ceremony, June 10
The 158th Prize Day ceremony will be held on campus Saturday, June 10, at 10:30 a.m. under a tent on Belmont Field. For more information about Prize Day, as well as answers to frequently asked questions, please visit our Prize Day webpage. Additionally, digital swag and printables are available online at this link.
St. Mark's is a Tobacco-Free Campus
For Prize Day, we want to remind parents that St. Mark’s is a tobacco-free campus. We ask that all tobacco products, including celebratory cigars, remain off-campus. Thank you.
Preferential Seating for Guests with Mobility Impairment
For guests in need of preferential seating due to mobility impairment, we kindly request that you notify the Executive Assistant to the Head of School Marissa Papazian ahead of time so that we can plan accordingly for your Prize Day arrival.
Prize Day Distinction Update
If you have not done so already, please read this message sent on May 26, in which John C. Warren '74 explains an update to Prize Day distinctions.
Additional Reminders
Check Your Student's Lion Card Balance
As we approach the end of the academic year, please check your student's Lion Card balance and ensure there are adequate funds for any end of year expenses. You can login to your account here or quickly add value here.(Note: you will need your student's ID #). Any Lion Card questions can be directed to Liz MacArthur in the Business Office.
Health & Insurance Forms Must Be Completed By July 1
In preparation for the 2023-2024 school year, we ask that returning families please complete both the health and insurance form packets by July 1. Links to forms and more information can be found here.
Advancement
Help Needed: Faculty & Staff Appreciation Event, June 6
The Parents Association needs your help! The annual Faculty & Staff Appreciation Brunch is Tuesday, June 6, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. There are several easy ways to assist: contribute gift cards at the link below (including charging to your student's Lion Card); supply food for the event (including by delivery for parents who are not local); and help set up, serve, or clean up. Thank you for helping make this a great event!
2023 St. Mark's Faculty/Staff Appreciation
VI Form Parent Potluck, June 8
VI Form Parents are invited to a potluck at Choate House on Thursday, June 8, at 5:45 p.m. after taking pictures for the VI Form Dance. Thank you to our organizers Namerta Sahani P’20, ’23, Shalini Yerabothu P’20, ’23, and Navneet Anand P’23, ’24. Sign up to contribute a dish and attend.
Save the Dates for Parent and Alumni Summer Events
St. Mark’s will be hosting events for parents and alumni this summer, one in Maine on August 17 and one in Martha’s Vineyard on August 23. To ensure you receive event invites and updates, please send us your summer address. We hope to see you soon!
Around the Quad
The Search for our Next Head of School
The Head of School Search webpage provides information for our community on the search for St. Mark's next Head of School. Please visit the page and stay tuned to this newsletter for future updates on the search as it progresses.
SALE at the Online School Store
Looking for a St. Mark's gift and can't make it to campus? Shop the online St. Mark's School store here. For the month of May, receive 20 percent off hats. Plus, orders totaling $50 or more receive free shipping. Happy shopping!
For More on What's Happening Inside the Pride
View photos from campus on our School's SmugMug page.
Read the latest news stories on our website.
Watch videos from St. Mark's on YouTube.
Enjoy the latest issue of St. Mark's Magazine.
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